Miatta Fahnbulleh, the new UK Energy Secretary, faces urgent decisions on gas supply, including approving new fields and a £2bn expansion for Centrica's Rough storage facility, crucial for avoiding a 2030 crisis.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of being an "excellent liar" regarding statements that Russia cut off natural gas supplies to Europe. Zakharova stated Russia never cut off gas and suggested EU citizens could sue von der Leyen for the alleged lie, attributing current problems to EU sanctions.
Former U.S. official Daniel Kritenbrink urged South Korea to diversify its specialty gas supply for chipmaking, citing a report by The Asia Group. Prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, caused by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, pose a direct risk to South Korea's chip industry, which heavily relies on Qatari helium.
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller announced the Belogorsk-Khabarovsk gas pipeline will launch this year and be commissioned in 2026. It will connect existing Power of Siberia and Sakhalin-Khabarovsk-Vladivostok pipelines, integrating gas infrastructure, developing Eastern regions, and boosting exports to China.
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller stated that the company and China are discussing new gas supply opportunities, with China confirming its interest. Miller highlighted Gazprom's resources to meet China's growing demand, projecting a 40% increase in consumption over the next decade.
An explosion at Qatar's Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan on Sunday night killed 13 people, including 12 Indians, and injured 66. Officials called it an industrial accident, ruling out sabotage, and assured that energy supplies would not be affected.
An explosion and fire at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major LNG hub, injured 54 people and left 18 missing. Authorities are investigating the "technical accident" at the Barzan gas supply facility, which has been brought under control. No public safety threat was reported.
An explosion and fire at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major LNG hub, injured 54 people and left 18 missing. The incident occurred during the start-up of the Barzan local gas supply facility. Authorities are investigating the "technical accident" and conducting search operations.
Japan imported approximately 364,000 barrels of Russian oil in May, primarily linked to gas supply contracts under the Sakhalin-2 project. These purchases are exempt from G7 sanctions and price caps, with oil costing around $103 per barrel. This comes amid Middle Eastern supply disruptions.
Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until a US-Iran deal is "material" and evident in real-world conditions, according to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines CEO Jotaro Tamura. The conflict, which began Feb 28 with US-Israeli strikes, had largely halted shipping through the vital route.
India anticipates safe passage for 34 stranded ships in the Persian Gulf following the successful transit of LNG carrier Disha through the Strait of Hormuz. While 16 ships carrying fertilizers are expected to reach Indian ports, immediate relief from improved energy supplies is uncertain due to damage at Qatar's Ras Laffan and UAE's Habshan facilities.
India anticipates safe passage for 34 stranded ships in the Persian Gulf after the LNG carrier Disha successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz. The transit raises hopes for improved energy and fertilizer supplies, despite facility damage in Qatar and UAE.
Gas supply has been partially restored to residents in Görlitz following the collapse of a residential building. Investigations into the cause, suspected to be a gas explosion, are ongoing, halting further work in some areas.
Russia will decide on gas supplies to Europe based on its own interests, stated Dmitry Birichevsky, Director of the Economic Cooperation Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry. He noted that some European countries publicly refuse Russian fuel but continue to try to buy it, and such decisions will be made individually.
The pipeline will become a connector between the Power of Siberia and the Sakhalin - Khabarovsk - Vladivostok pipelines
USTDA concluded a technical delegation visit to Baku advancing the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity corridor, a 42km rail-road link through Armenian territory connecting Central Asia to Europe. The visit supports the US-Azerbaijan Charter on Strategic Partnership signed in February. USTDA is exploring projects across LNG, nuclear energy, electricity transmission, AI infrastructure and cybersecurity. Azerbaijan's position as a key energy partner for Europe, with exports to nearly 30 countries and 16 for gas including 10 EU states, makes it central to Washington's strategy of reshaping East-West logistics flows.
Europe's collective purchasing power could help shore up gas supply — but critics say it will make little difference.
President Trump has announced a US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, citing 'world extortion' by Iran. The move has triggered international opposition, confusion regarding military implementation, and a sharp rise in global oil prices.
